| Description |
xiv, 145 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Festivals of the living. The New Year festival ; The Dragon Boat festival ; The Mid-Autumn festival -- Festivals of the dead. Clear brightness festival ; Feast of the hungry ghosts -- Festivals of romance and compassion, survival and marriage. Festival of the cowherd and the weaving maiden ; Tian Hou, protectress of seafarers ; Double Yang Day ; The rites of matrimony -- Festivals of earth, water, wind, and fire: National minorities of China -- Appendix. The Chinese calendar ; Major birthdays and festivals ; Symbols of celebration ; Setting a table fit for the Gods ; Symbols and images of long life, happiness and good fortune ; Chronology of dynasties |
| Summary |
Tells about Chinese festivals with information on their history, traditional foods, and color photographs |
| Notes |
Spine title: Mooncakes & hungry ghosts |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 138-143 |
| Subject |
Festivals -- China.
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| SUBJECT |
China -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85024186
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| Author |
Wong, Charles Choy, 1948-
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| LC no. |
91073127 |
| ISBN |
0835124819 |
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